Cat to Health - Resources and discussion for everything health-related@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 days agoFrequent cannabis use can lead to cavities, severe tooth loss, according to UB study.www.buffalo.eduexternal-linkmessage-square10fedilinkarrow-up113arrow-down110
arrow-up13arrow-down1external-linkFrequent cannabis use can lead to cavities, severe tooth loss, according to UB study.www.buffalo.eduCat to Health - Resources and discussion for everything health-related@lemmy.worldEnglish · 4 days agomessage-square10fedilink
minus-squareProdigalFrog@slrpnk.netlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up5·edit-24 days agoSaliva is how your body neutralizes acids in your mouth, and remineralizes your teeth (from the phosphorous and calcium in your saliva). Weed causes dry mouth, which is a cause of cavities. This effect is also seen in cancer patients, who often have a dry mouth from their treatments. You could likely counter the effects of dry mouth by using xylitol gum or mints while under its influence.
Saliva is how your body neutralizes acids in your mouth, and remineralizes your teeth (from the phosphorous and calcium in your saliva).
Weed causes dry mouth, which is a cause of cavities. This effect is also seen in cancer patients, who often have a dry mouth from their treatments.
You could likely counter the effects of dry mouth by using xylitol gum or mints while under its influence.